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Two brothers accused of running a drug ring that imported and distributed millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine in Denver bought hundreds of collector comic books to launder the money, authorities said Monday.
It's a year of superheroes in Hollywood, with the big-budget epics of Batman, Iron Man and the Hulk, but a big-budget production out of Washington, D.C., is carving a niche in the animation trend.
Sean Demory realized a long-held dream of becoming a published comic book writer when "Thunder Road," a post-apocalyptic adventure he developed with artist Steven Sanders, was released.
If comic book characters like the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man seem a tad different, their creator Stan Lee says that's the point.
I know I'm old. I was born in 1956 and raised in a different era. In the early to mid 1960's my truck driver father (who worked nearly 6 days a week) would give my sisters and myself a dime on Saturday morning.
FANGIRL INVASION - The War of the Sexes Hits Geekdom As female fans stake their claim as a growing part of the "geek" audience, the previously male-dominated world of fan culture is struggling to get used to the idea.
Of Mice and Multi-Billion-Dollar BuyoutsAnd though Marvel editors promise that Disney won't be affecting the content of the comics, it's too goddamned late. The comics had long since become bland again, which is precisely why Disney was interested in buying Marvel in the first place.
The sad fate of Superman co-creator Joe ShusterLast night my friend Colin and I went to Meltdown Comics & Collectibles in Los Angeles to listen to comic book historian Craig Yoe's (center) presentation on the weird, sad life of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster.
Zombies to show up at Comic-Con - CNN.comWow do I love zombie movies. I sure would like to attend this happening, but I must watch via web.
Okay, fess up. Title says it all. Has your favorite changed over the years? Why? Please note, this is a fun article. Attempts to turn the conversation to serious, controversial topics WILL be whacked with the mod-bat.
'Doctor Who' jumps to regular U.S. comics gigThe Doctor Who franchise is jumping to a U.S. publisher for a new regularly scheduled comic book due to arrive in stores this week.
Marvel Comics superhero back from the deadSuperhero alter-ego Steve Rogers - the original Captain America - is to come back from the dead in a new five-part Marvel Comic series.
Captain America, thought dead, comes back to life - CNN.comPerhaps he should be called Captain Phoenix? Rising from the dead after being killed off over two years ago, Captain America is being resurrected by Marvel Comics.
Why All The Wonder Woman Hate?With Transformers starlet Megan Fox calling her "lame" and the most successful writer in the American comic industry joking that she's "a walking STD farm," it's time to ask: Why doesn't Wonder Woman get the respect she deserves?
What's old becoming new again at DCDC Comics is undergoing something of a superhero renaissance of late, which is reflected in a host of terrific collections in my Teetering Tower of Revew Stuff:
Comic suspense: Archie Andrews pops question - CNN.com"Jughead, do you want to be my best man?" comic book character Archie asks on his blog. Archie Andrews -- who spent decades in high school, flirting with girl-next-door Betty Cooper and heiress-next-door Veronica Lodge -- is getting married.
Everything's Archie! Comic book hero set to marry after 65 years. Who's the lucky gal?The fictional ginger teen hearthrob from Riverdale at last chooses between Betty and Veronica, angering legions of fans.
I Heart Wolverine: How a ridiculous Canadian mutant conquered the world.Snikt! To you, that may not sound like much, but for the past 35 years that's been the sound of Wolverine's adamantium claws popping out of his fists.
May 2nd is Free Comic Book Day which will be taking place at your nearest comic book shop. Of course this event is not only a day to let out your inner geek, but it is an event that you can take your family to. Children of all ages can find something on Free Comic Book Day.
Obama battles Red Sarah in comic clashBarack Obama and Sarah Palin characters set to star in new comic series.
Comic Book Death: With The Flash Reborn, Who's Next?His return in last year's Final Crisis was just the latest and biggest in a recent spate of resurrections from both DC and Marvel that have restored long dead characters like Captain America's sidekick Bucky Barnes and the second Robin, Jason Todd.
Aquaman Ousted From Justice League of AmericaCASPIAN SEA (CAP) - In the wake of recent public criticism over his powers and allegations of superhero inadequacy, Aquaman's membership in the Justice League of America has been revoked.
Rare copy of Action Comics #1, first Superman comic, sells for more than $300,000 A copy of Action Comics #1, the comic book that included the first appearance of Superman, sold for over $300,000 in an auction.
Doctor Who: Read All About Doctor Who's Off-Hours In New ComicWondering what the Doctor does between the current Doctor Who specials? Apparently, there are "hundreds of years" of stories between them, and the upcoming monthly comic book will let us see what we've missed.
In Defense Of [Comic-book] Geeks Everywhere...The New Yorker's Anthony Lane, in his review of "Watchmen," casually dismisses comic-book fans as "leering nineteen-year-olds" who fear "meeting a woman who requests intelligent conversation." Adam Serwer offers a welcome response.
The List: Our Top 10 Black SuperheroesThis article's title caught my eye - I could only, in fact, think of one black superhero. The Green Lantern, though, is hardly on of the best, right? I had to read on to find out.
Superman's "Savior" Myth: Its Origins and ShortcomingsAn examination of Superman as a Christ-figure (in terms of Judeo-Christianity), the origins of this image, and where the image fails.
Superman: The Man Of Steel... And BraaaaiiinnnsssHe may have died and returned to life in the early '90s, but this summer, DC Comics are going to give us what we've all been waiting for: Zombie Superman. No, really. Spoilers ahead.
Where have all the pint-sized collectors gone? Today far fewer youngsters are involved in the traditional "big three" of children's collecting – stamps, coins, and sports cards.
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